I Will Be 30 Before I Know It and My List Isn’t Budging

I have a habit of biting off more than I can chew. I set goals for myself that seem achievable, but are pretty unrealistic {especially when raising 2.5 kids}. And then when I fail, I am overly hard on myself.

In January 2010, I set out on a quest to accomplish 30 things before I turned 30. All great goals, though some were a bit lofty. Like knitting my girls a blanket, when I can’t even knit. Or sewing a dress, when I don’t know how to sew. Or getting my teacher’s certificate {which in Iowa would have meant getting my Master’s and in Texas means redoing part of my undergrad}. Then there was a cross country move, financial choices for not taking a trip overseas and realizing why on earth would I want to start my own business {I am so not a business type person – I will leave that to Jon}.

Now, while I typically would hang my head in defeat, I’ve realized, my 30 before 30 is about setting goals for things I want to accomplish. And it’s totally okay to change them up some along the way. While I might not have learned to knit in the last year, I did learn to finally bake with yeast {and that’s saying something!}.

So, without further ado, here is my revised 30 before 30 list {the first ten are the new additions}. And, if things don’t get done, I’m okay with that – so long as I keep making progress.

Looks like a great revised list! You’ve done a great job so far and what a wonderful attitude to take on!

I do not have a list but have been thinking about it because I feel like my only goal right now is to get through the day, which is fine sometimes but gives me nothing to really plan or strive for.

I’d like to host more often (a difficult task in the PNW) including hosting a community group. I’d like to run again and possibly complete a half marathon. Hike and camp at Mt. Rainier, visit the Olympic Peninsula, go to Portland, get to know our new state/area better…hmm perhaps it’s time to start my own list.

Fun! Glad you’re changing this to work for you. Makes me feel freer to do it myself! I was planning on being a vegetarian forever when I decided I wanted to be vegan for a month. Not so much anymore. Very excited for you–especially for #29!

Point 5 – done! We’ll do that! What a wonderful idea. I hadn’t had a pen pal relationship in a very long time but always loved it. We just start it… on Thursday…. we’ll be in Venice and start sending cards again 🙂

Did you have any french yet?
Et pour le français.. je peut d’aider avec le français aussi (Switzerland does have some benefits:-)…. alors…

Sarah, you’re inspiring me! I’m feeling a bucket list of my own brewing in my head. I’ll have to post it once I get it completed. I’ll definitely give you the credit for my inspiration, with a nice link back to this post. 🙂

I recently discovered and have been enjoying your lovely site! It seems we have quite a bit in common, as I also just turned 29 and made a “30 Before I’m 30 List.” How fun! I’m working on baking with yeast, too. Congratulations on your pregnancy! (Oh, here’s my list, if you’re curious! http://www.joyfullythriving.com/2011/04/30-before-im-30/)